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Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town “sorry” after fine and point deduction upheld

Nantwich Town have been found guilty and fined by the FA for breaching a rule over a player signing. The club had failed to comply with a procedural rule concerning the signing of Brian Summerskill, the FA concluded.

April 16, 2012
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Chorley 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 1 Chorley 0

By Andy Martell A superb second half goal by substitute Tom Urwin secured a deserved win for Nantwich Town at the Weaver Stadium. The breakthrough came in the 81st minute when fellow Dabbers substitute Josh Lane pushed his way into the Chorley box and found space to pull the ball back across goal.

April 15, 2012
Nantwich Town rivals Northwich to be thrown out of Evo-Stik league

Nantwich Town rivals Northwich to be thrown out of Evo-Stik league

Nantwich Town’s local Evo-Stik Premier rivals Northwich Victoria are to be thrown out of the league, it has been announced. The Vics, who have been playing some of their homes games at the Weaver Stadium, have been found guilty of failing to comply with several league rules.

April 14, 2012
TV pundit Dion Dublin guest at Nantwich Town awards night

TV pundit Dion Dublin guest at Nantwich Town awards night

TV pundit and ex Manchester United striker Dion Dublin will be a guest at Nantwich Town’s end of season party later this month. Dublin, who also played for England, will be in town to present the awards at the Weaver Stadium event on Friday April 27.

April 13, 2012
Sean Cooke hails “best ever” goal for Nantwich Town

Sean Cooke hails “best ever” goal for Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town winger Sean Cooke described his goal in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stafford Rangers as his “best ever” for the Dabbers. Cooke’s 25-yard cracker came in the 89th minute and earned Nantwich a point against their local rivals.

April 11, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Stafford Rangers 1 Nantwich Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn described Sean Cooke’s wonder strike as “special” in the 1-1 draw at local rivals Stafford Rangers. The ex-Crewe Alex winger netted the equaliser in the final minute as both sides were reduced to ten men in a feisty affair at Marston Road.

April 10, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants seal Redshift Radio sponsor deal

Community radio station RedShift Radio has linked up with Crewe & Nantwich Vagrants Cricket Club to become the team’s first shirt sponsor. The cricket club, based at Vagrants sports ground in Willaston, has spent the winter sourcing new playing and training kit for senior teams.

April 9, 2012
Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Frickley Athletic 0

Match report: Nantwich Town 0 Frickley Athletic 0

By Andy Martell Nantwich Town extended their unbeaten run but were held to a successive 0-0 draw by league strugglers Frickley Athletic at the Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers applied early pressure to the visitors, but failed to capitalise on their advantage.

April 7, 2012
Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare medals, England caps and shirt badges belonging to Stoke City and Port Vale legend Tommy Clare could be sold for up to £10,000 at a Nantwich auction this month. The memorabilia, being sold on behalf of the family, is part of a two-day sale by fine art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson on April 19.

April 5, 2012
Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

A charity football game in Nantwich involving TV stars will help raise money for the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury later this month. The All Star charity XI v The Soap Stars match will be played at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium on April 29.

April 4, 2012
South Cheshire Harrier in top 40 of Olympic Park Run

South Cheshire Harrier in top 40 of Olympic Park Run

A South Cheshire runner finished 31st when he took part in the much publicised National Lottery Olympic Park Run. Mike Hatton, a member of South Cheshire Harriers, was also first across the line in the aged 50-54 category, finishing the run in 28 minutes and 29 seconds.

April 3, 2012
Andy White hopes Nantwich Town form will boost Crewe Alex future

Andy White hopes Nantwich Town form will boost Crewe Alex future

By Ashley Houghton Andy White believes his time at Nantwich Town proves he can make a potential step up the Football League with parent club Crewe Alex. Full-back White, 19, joined the Dabbers on loan in February and has turned out some impressive performances.

April 3, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Hednesford 0 Nantwich Town 0

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Hednesford 0 Nantwich Town 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town extended their unbeaten run to three after playing out a stalemate with play-off chasing Hednesford Town. A solid defensive play prevented the hosts from taking three points in what they described in the match day programme as a ‘must-win’ game.

April 1, 2012